THE FOX AND THE CROW

One day, Mr. Fox took a walk in the woods. It was a fine, bright morning. “Lalala. What a
wonderful day! I love the fresh air. I love the blue sky. Lalala. What a wonderful day!”

The happy fox was singing and dancing. Mr. Fox looked up at the sky just as Ms. Crow flew
by. “Look! A crow! She has a piece of cheese. Umm… I love cheese! It looks delicious!”

Ms. Crow landed on a tree branch. “Sniff, sniff. That smells great! I want that piece of
cheese. But how? Aha! I’ve got an idea.”

Mr. Fox had a plan to get Ms. Crow’s cheese. Mr. Fox walked towards the tree. “Good day,
Ms. Crow. I am Mr. Fox. Nice to meet you. It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?”

Ms. Crow said nothing.

“Oh, you look beautiful. You look very beautiful today. You’re the most beautiful bird.”

Ms. Crow puffed herself up with pride. Mr. Fox continued.

“What lovely feathers! Your feathers are very attractive. How bright your eyes are! Your
eyes are very attractive too.”

Ms. Crow became proud and happy. And Mr. Fox went on.

“You’re the queen of all birds. Yes, you are. You must have a beautiful voice. Let me hear a
sweet song. Please, queen of all birds.”

Ms. Crow thought. “The fox could be right. Who is the queen of all birds? I am. Who is the
most beautiful girl? Of course, I am. Look at my lovely feathers. How glossy they are!”

Ms. Crow opened her beak to sing.

“CAW-CAW—C—CAW-WW.”

The cheese fell down. Poor Ms. Crow watched the piece of cheese drop, drop, drop, and drop.
It didn’t stop until it popped into Mr. Fox’s mouth.

“What a silly crow! You’re the most stupid bird. And it was the most delicious cheese!
Thanks for the cheese Ms. Silly Crow. Hahaha.”

And he ran off into the woods.